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sabimct

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Good morning and happy new year!

I have peeked at the forum, but never participated ... so this is a first for me! I hope I am doing this correctly

I have two main style goals for 2023:

1. Learn to be a better online shopper. I made a few mistakes last year that cost me, and I want to learn to be better at what is clearly an important skill. I think it might be getting familiar with a few brands that I know my correct size and perhaps sticking with those? It also means being prompt with returns if the item is not right.

2. Learning about lengths! I lack clarity about what lengths are pleasing to my eye and how to shop for these. For reference, I am 5'8" and 140 lbs. I am guessing there may be some posts in the archives that I should look back on?

I'm sticking with just these two for simplicity and commitment.

I welcome and comments, suggestions or feedback!

2 years ago

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Latest reply was from Jaime

April

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sabimct, welcome to Forum participation!

My own goals this year are still formulating, but I am considering buying nothing new (i.e., not banning all shopping, but banning all shopping that isn't secondhand). I don't know if I can do this but I'm willing to try.

We all like flattering shapes, fits, and lengths and you came to the right place for guidance and support. My somewhat avant-garde fashionista son, however, has encouraged me to see that conventional figure flattery is not the only way to dress. Very freeing to realize, and yet I can't quite give myself over to the parade-float silhouettes of Japanese fashion that he loves.

2 years ago

Dee

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Always great to have another voice on the forum.

Online shopping is a certainly a challenge and although it provides a great selection of colours, styles and sizes you can never be sure of just how its going to actually look and feel on you. Good idea to continue with some of the brands you’ve had success with already.

Maybe posting a couple WIWs will help give you some feedback on the length of items too. I find photos tend to give us a different perspective to what we just see in a mirror.

2 years ago

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Welcome to the forum, sabimct! You are participating perfectly

Those are great goals!

This post might help. And read the comments too:

https://youlookfab.com/2020/08.....e-shopper/

Lengths are MY THING. Post all pics and questions here, and I will answer them

Suz just posted about pants lengths and asked for guidance here. Feel free to do the same:

https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....lub-monaco

2 years ago

Zaeobi

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I've been online shopping for years! Especially now, living abroad

One thing I'd recommend is to look at photos of a garment on different monitors/ with different light filters on your screen.
If it still looks like it would be the right tone/ depth even when looking at it in black & white, for example, then it will likely suit you when it arrives (this is just based on my experience).

Also, instead of buying based on your body measurements & the number you 'think' you should be in a size chart, measure some clothing of yours that *already* fits well - have found some real gems without those preconceived notions, especially secondhand.

Good luck!

2 years ago

cat2

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Veteran online shopper here. I keep two lists, one of brands that have worked and one of brands that haven’t.

2 years ago

Anonymous

Welcome! I try to buy more IRL than online, but do have a couple tips.

Measure Every dimension with the things that fit you well, not just waist, hips, but arms and legs, front and back pants rises, etc.

View the items in the different color ways. I usually wear dark colors, but (potentially deal breaking) details show up more in the lighter tones. It's more obvious when fabric is too sheer too.

Read All the reviews! If a lot of people say the shoes are too narrow, and you have narrow feet, they could work. If they say size up, or size down, listen! Read Angie's reviews, often she has seen the things in person.

Yes to finding brands that you know work for your body and are good quality. Angie had a good list a while back.

2 years ago

kkards

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welcome.
on line shopping is a special skill. in add't to starting with brands you know, i'd also recommend sticking with sites/brands/retailers that have a longer return period and if possible one that allows in person returns (advice that i should also repeat to myself often)

2 years ago

Jenni NZ

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Welcome! I have seen the occasional comment from you before, always good ones.
Sounds like good advice from the others. I dislike online shopping although do it for shoes at times, previously quite good success but recently had to send back both pairs I had had sent from Australia to NZ for poor fit

2 years ago

Minaminu

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welcome! I also do a lot of online shopping as it allows more time to decide what pieces to buy. I follow the same suggestions that kkards just made and always check the size guide as well as the material composition/fabric care.

2 years ago

Suz

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Welcome! You've already received great online shopping advice here -- not sure I have too much to add to what has been said, but I will say that it gets easier as you gain experience with it and learn the brands that tend to work best for you.

2 years ago

rachylou

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Hi! I too believe I’ve seen you around. Happy first thread! I like the advice given so far… I’m not a fan of online shopping but realise it’s the new reality and I need to improve too. I read the reviews and look for details people reveal. It’s great when reviewers include IRL pics.

2 years ago

Style Fan

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Welcome! I prefer shopping IRL, but out of necessity have been doing more online shopping. I also need to improve in that area.

2 years ago

Jaime

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Welcome - great advice upthread!

2 years ago

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